Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 4th round of the Liga Profesional Argentina, where  Defensa Y Justicia will face Newells Old Boys at Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello stadium on 9 August at 20:00.

The home team, Defensa Y Justicia is currently in 10º position in the tournament with 19 points, while Newells Old Boys is currently in 14º position with 15.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys.

Defensa Y Justicia

Defensa Y Justicia comes from playing against Estudiantes L.P. and finished the match with a result of 3-0, with loss for Defensa Y Justicia. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against Newells Old Boys. In that last match between Defensa Y Justicia and Estudiantes L.P., Defensa Y Justicia team achieved a 59% possession of the ball, with 8 shots on goal without managing to score a goal to their opponent.

In the last 6 matches, the team coached by M. Soso has achieved 1 win, 1 draw y 4 defeats. Defensa Y Justicia average number of goals per game is 0.8 goals, while they concede an average of 2.5 goals per game. With this trend they have 10 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 5 goals while conceding 15 goals.

Latest statistics in Defensa Y Justicia matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/6
• Both teams to score: 4/6
• Matches conceding goals:  10
• First to concede goals: 4/6

Newells Old Boys

Newells Old Boys, who visit Defensa Y Justicia, are coming from a 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors, so the team coached by Lucas Bernardi will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between Newells Old Boys and Boca Juniors, the Newells Old Boys team achieved 40% ball possession, getting 2 shots on goal, 2 of which were goals. The goals were scored by Matías Cóccaro and Luca Regiardo.

Analysing the last 6 matches, Lucas Bernardi's team has won 2, drawn 3 and lost 1. Newells Old Boys average 1.3 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.2 goals per game. With this trend, they have 2 official matches without clean sheets. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 8 goals while conceding 7 goals.

Latest statistics in Newells Old Boys matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 4/6
• Both teams to score: 4/6
• First to concede goals: 5/6

Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Liga Profesional Argentina competition, in an event that took place at the Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa stadium on 08-02-2026 with the result of 2-3, with Defensa Y Justicia winning.

The last 5 meetings between Defensa Y Justicia and Newells Old Boys have resulted in 2 wins for Defensa Y Justicia, 2 wins for Newells Old Boys, and 1 draw. In those matches, Defensa Y Justicia managed to score 5 goals, while Newells Old Boys scored 6 goals against Defensa Y Justicia.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals